Material

octanal (aldehyde C-8)

aldehydic
Odor familyaldehydic
Availabilitybulk

Properties

Molecular weight128.21
Boiling point171–173 °C
Flash point51.67 °C
Specific gravity0.81–0.83 @ 25 °C
LogP2.7
Solubilityalcohol; dipropylene glycol; fixed oils; paraffin oil; propylene glycol; water, 394.3 mg/L @ 25 °C (est); water, 560 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp); glycerin
Storagestore in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. store under nitrogen.
Shelf life12.00 month(s) or longer if stored properly.

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